Archives for May 2020

Currently 37˚F, foggy and damp.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Still not reporting

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: May 12, 2020 2:14 AM
Stage: 3.4 Feet; Flow: 710.7 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 12, 2020 2:01 AM
Stage: 3.77 Feet; Flow: 437 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork in Livermore: Last Updated: 5/12/2020 08:00
Stage: N/A Feet; Flow: 121 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork below Seaman: Last Updated: 5/12/2020 07:30
Stage: 4.51 Feet; Flow: 133 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: May 12, 2020 2:14 AM
Stage: 2.83 Feet; Flow: 304 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: May 12, 2020 2:02 AM
Stage: 2.28 Feet; Flow: 239.1 Cubic Feet per Second

Big Thompson at Cedar Cove: Last Updated: 5/12/2020 07:15
Stage: 4.42 Feet; Flow: 156 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 5/12/2020 07:45
Stage: N/A Feet; Flow: 842 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS:
Joe Wright SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 20.3“; Depth: 47“; Observed Overnight Temp: 35˚F
Irene SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 22.3“; Depth: N/A“; Observed Overnight Temp: 34˚F
Hourglass SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 6.5“; Depth: N/A“; Observed Overnight Temp: 36˚F
Long DrawSNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 15.0“; Depth: 36“; Observed Overnight Temp: 35˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 37˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: 45˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 67. Light south wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

Currently cold and cloudy with periodic rain.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: Still not reporting

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: May 11, 2020 12:44 AM
Stage: 3.24 Feet; Flow: 629 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 10, 2020 11:54 PM
Stage: 3.59 Feet; Flow: 326 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork in Livermore: Last Updated: 5/11/2020 06:00
Stage: N/A Feet; Flow: 75.1 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork below Seaman: Last Updated: 5/11/2020 06:30
Stage: 4.25 Feet; Flow: 86.9 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: May 11, 2020 12:14 AM
Stage: 2.42 Feet; Flow: 167.2 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: May 11, 2020 12:02 AM
Stage: 1.61 Feet; Flow: 113.1 Cubic Feet per Second

Big Thompson at Cedar Cove: Last Updated: 5/11/2020 06:15
Stage: 4.42 Feet; Flow: 156 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 5/11/2020 05:45
Stage: N/A Feet; Flow: 764 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS:
Joe Wright SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 20.5“; Depth: 48“; Observed Overnight Temp: 31˚F
Irene SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 21.9“; Depth: 58“; Observed Overnight Temp: 40˚F
Hourglass SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 6.5“; Depth: 15“; Observed Overnight Temp: 29˚F
Long DrawSNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 15.0 “; Depth: 36“; Observed Overnight Temp: 31˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: ˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: 45˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: A chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then showers likely between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Lower Rustic. Same log- 1/2 mile down stream from Low/Stupid Bridge (Hwy 14 bridge between Dadd Gulch and Indian Meadows) and 1/4 mile downstream from the stairs at Dadd Gulch. This is a River-Wide Huge Ponderosa. Avoid at all costs. Photo Courtesy of Hayley Spurrier

Photo Courtesy of Madd Dog Maddox

Currently 40˚F, clear skies and calm.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Not Reporting Since May 2.

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: May 10, 2020 1:29 AM
Stage: 3.18 Feet; Flow: 600 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 10, 2020 1:39 AM
Stage: 3.57 Feet; Flow: 315 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork in Livermore: Last Updated: 5/10/2020 07:00
Stage: N/A Feet; Flow: 82 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork below Seaman: Last Updated: 5/10/2020 06:30
Stage: 4.31 Feet; Flow: 96.3 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: May 10, 2020 1:14 AM
Stage: 1.35 Feet; Flow: 29.9 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: May 10, 2020 1:02 AM
Stage: 0.42 Feet; Flow: 7.1 Cubic Feet per Second

Big Thompson at Cedar Cove: Last Updated: 5/10/2020 07:15
Stage: 4.42 Feet; Flow: 156 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 5/10/2020 06:45
Stage: N/A Feet; Flow: 804 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS:
Joe Wright SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 22.1“; Depth: 49“; Observed Overnight Temp: 32˚F
Irene SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 22.9“; Depth: 59“; Observed Overnight Temp: 25˚F
Hourglass SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 7.3“; Depth: 16“; Observed Overnight Temp: 28˚F
Long DrawSNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 15.6“; Depth: 38“; Observed Overnight Temp: 23˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 40˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: 45˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: Increasing clouds, with a high near 58. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

River Wide Huge Ponderosa Pine, 1/2 mile downstream from Stupid/Low Bridge (Hwy 14 between Dadd Gulch and Indian Meadows), and 1/4 mile downstream from Dadd Gulch. DO NOT Attempt to go over, under or around this strainer (other than portage, of course).